Mortar attack on northwest Pakistan market kills six, say police
The attack took place in the Thall area of Hangu district.
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‘There is a need for collective action’: Middle East crisis to dominate ASEAN Summit in Cebu
Leaders at the summit are expected to focus on the economic fallout of the Middle East conflict.
Explainer-What's included in talks to end the Iran war and reopen Hormuz?
LONDON, May 7 - With the standoff over the frozen Iran war threatening a global economic meltdown, Washington and Tehran have scaled back their efforts to agree a comprehensive peace deal and now seek a limited pact putting off the harder issues.
Khalilur Rahman is the master of Bangladesh’s strategic ambiguity
There are political operators who rise through ideology, and there are bureaucrats who rise through obedience. Then there is Dr Khalilur Rahman, a man who appears to have risen through something far more elusive: usefulness in moments of uncertainty. In Bangladesh’s
Sri Lanka arrests more than 260 foreigners over cyberscams
The suspects were aged between 19 and 39, with most overstaying their visas.
Amid Middle East conflict, ASEAN countries eye more coordinated response to future crises
The regional bloc reportedly plans to launch a contingency plan that covers emergency fuel sharing and upholds freedom of navigation.
US, Japan missile drills put Philippines in China’s line of fire
As US and Japanese missiles roar across Philippine skies, the Southeast Asian nation is becoming a forward-deployed missile hub in the intensifying US-China rivalry in the Pacific. The US and Japan escalated their military profiles in the Philippines during this year’s
ASEAN to hold talks soon with Myanmar foreign minister, secretary-general says
CEBU, Philippines, May 7 - Southeast Asian foreign ministers have agreed to a virtual meeting with their Myanmar counterpart, ASEAN's secretary-general said on Thursday, as the country seeks to re-engage with the regional bloc after five years on the sidelines.
UK police make third arrest over attempted arson at London synagogue
LONDON, May 7 - British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London last month, marking the third arrest in the investigation, the force said on Thursday.
Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal
MUMBAI, May 7 - Nightly explosions of drones and missiles terrified Indian sailor Tithi Chiranjeevi after his ship was stranded in Iran for more than a month by the Strait of Hormuz blockade caused by the Middle East conflict.
Can South Korea’s praised school lunches keep their trays full?
Staffing issues threaten the quality of the country’s universal free school lunch system.
Russia says Armenia is being dragged into EU's 'anti-Russian orbit'
MOSCOW, May 7 - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Armenia was being drawn into what it described as the European Union's \"anti‑Russian orbit\".
China's former defence ministers Wei Fenghe, Li Shangfu given suspended death sentences on graft charges
The punishments are believed to rank among the harshest imposed on senior Chinese military officials in decades, highlighting the severity of China's anti-corruption drive within its armed forces.
China hands suspended death sentences to former defence ministers Wei Fenghe, Li Shangfu
A death sentence with reprieve in China is typically commuted to life imprisonment.
Designed to hurt Asia, Trump’s tariffs did the opposite
When the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs on Asian economies on April 2, 2025, the political framing was simple. The tariffs would punish Asian exporters, shrink the US trade deficit and force capital home. Asia was cast as the vulnerable party in a contest the
Myanmar military claims recapture of trade artery towards China
Myanmar has pledged to step up trade with China, reviving discussions of long-stalled projects.
Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties
TAIPEI, May 7 - Paraguay and Taiwan share a friendship based on freedom and democracy that extends beyond diplomatic formalities, Paraguayan President Santiago Pena said on Thursday, as China told him to sever ties with Taipei.
Paraguay President lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties
Paraguay is one of 12 countries that still maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin’s children pay final prison visit before parole release
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, his daughter, said they did not talk about politics at all.
One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risks
At the heart of the dispute remains Kashmir, a flashpoint that continues to hinder long-term stability and economic potential in South Asia.
Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply
A Malaysian defence news portal reported that Norway had banned the deliveries of the missiles to Malaysia just days before the scheduled date.
AirAsia to start new airline, stays defiant on fuel hedging
To help fund expansion, AirAsia could sell as much as US$600 million (S$759 million) in bonds.
What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
BEIJING, May 7 - U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing next week, as both countries seek to stabilise a relationship strained by tensions over trade, Taiwan and the Iran war.
India state polls deepen Hindu-Muslim political divide, results show
NEW DELHI, May 7 - India's main opposition Congress party drew increasingly strong backing from Muslim voters while Hindus overwhelmingly voted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, results from recent elections in four states have shown.
Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.
Indonesia’s Sumatra flood victims file lawsuit as reconstruction work stalls
At least 1,200 people were killed and 300,000 homes damaged from the floods and landslides.
Indonesia's Sumatra flood victims file lawsuit as reconstruction work stalls
JAKARTA, May 7 - Victims of last year's deadly floods in Indonesia's Sumatra filed a lawsuit to the state court on Thursday, urging the government to grant national disaster status to three affected provinces and suspend approvals for new forest use permits.
Top BJP leader's aide shot dead in violence after Indian state election
Chandranath Rath was personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, front runner to become West Bengal's new chief minister.
Hormuz crisis heats up Asia’s Arctic scramble
The Strait of Hormuz crisis will be remembered for many things, but its most consequential legacy may be one that has barely entered the public debate. It has accelerated Asia’s geographic pivot away from the Middle East and toward a region most Asian capitals have until now
Thai, Cambodian leaders commit to seek peace after rare meeting on conflict
The talks were overseen by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
AirAsia co-founder Fernandes plans to start new airline: Report
The new airline could be announced within the next couple of months, the report said, adding that AirAsia is moving some planes for the venture.
China vessel conducting ‘illegal’ research near gas-rich Reed Bank, says Philippines
Reed bank is within Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.
Troubled waters: Jakarta battles deadly, invasive sucking fish
The fish can grow to half a metre in length and a female can lay thousands of eggs every year.
Taiwan carries out first torpedo test firing for domestically made submarine
The submarine programme has drawn on expertise from several countries including the US and Britain.
Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine
TAIPEI, May 7 - Taiwan has carried out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domestically developed submarine, a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war.
Major Chinese universities halt exchange programmes to Japan amid diplomatic row
Schools affected include renowned universities in Beijing and Shanghai’s prestigious Fudan University.
Crunch time for Japan-Russia as energy and security collide
An oil tanker from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas extraction project arrived at Taiyo Oil’s refinery at Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, on May 5, signaling that Japan’s efforts to diversify away from the Persian Gulf have gone as far as to include some improvement in relations with
South Korea confirms first locally transmitted case of tick-borne Oz virus
Symptoms of Oz virus infection include fever, chills and muscle pain.
Solomon Islands PM ousted after losing confidence vote
May 7 - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was ousted from power on Thursday after losing a confidence vote in the country's parliament.
Why the world needs a China Shock 2.0
The global economic discourse in this spring of 2026 is dominated by a single, apprehensive phrase: China Shock 2.0. From the halls of the European Commission to the campaign trails in the United States, the narrative is remarkably consistent. It suggests that a second wave of
8 suspected Islamic State-linked militants detained in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi
The suspects are believed to be part of a sleeper cell network with affiliations to Mujahidin Indonesia Timur (MIT), an Islamist militant group operating covertly out of Poso.
Indonesia eyes e-commerce ban for under-16s amid scam concerns, says minister
Indonesia may extend its recent under-16 social media restrictions to online shopping platforms, as the government pushes for broader safeguards to protect children online.
Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 7 - In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled through villages late last year claiming a mysterious illness had caused men's genitals to atrophy.
Iran’s long history of standing firm against foreign aggressors
US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran since the war began have targeted not just the country’s military capabilities, but its entire civilization. In recent days, he has threatened that Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US ships trying to
The cold, hard realism of Saudi hedging
When the missiles began arcing across the Persian Gulf in late February, falling on Riyadh’s Eastern Province as well as on American bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, the editorial pages in Washington reached for a familiar refrain: now, surely, the Saudis would have to
India vows to crush terror ‘ecosystem’, a year after Pakistan conflict
Ties between the neighbours dove after a 2025 attack in Pahalgam that killed mostly Hindu tourists.
China may try 'manoeuvring' over Taiwan issue at Trump meeting, official says
TAIPEI, May 7 - China may try some \"manoeuvring\" over the Taiwan issue when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Beijing next week, but the U.S. has reaffirmed its policy on the island has not changed, a top Taiwanese intelligence official said on Thursday.